Cracking the Code

Key terms to keep in mind while coding migraines are status migraineurs and intractable. The 5th character identifies whether it is intractable

When coding cataracts, we do not want to make assumptions about the type of cataracts based on the patient’s age or other conditions

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is an endoscopic test that permits direct visualization of the upper GI tract.

Arthritis is defined as inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age.